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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.49, 23,009.33 and 5,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.49, 23,009.33 and 5,349.02 is: 8,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.49 : 23,009.33 = 5,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.49/23,009.33 = 5,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.49x = 23,009.33 × 5,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.49x = 123,077,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,077,366.36/15,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.95

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